MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,189 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn damp (5.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive side of engine wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened 5 link system not manufactured the best way (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Upper control arm welded plate to chassis doesn't have a continuous weld around plate (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Upper control arm welded plate to chassis doesn't have a continuous weld around plate (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Upper control arm bolt insecure(Not fitted correctly) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil leak
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OIL LEAK
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bad oil leak
both rear tyres on legal limit
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 TXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF53 TXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BF53 TXC registered?
BF53 TXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2003.
Is BF53 TXC safe to buy?
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